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by Corinne Perkins3/11/2011 2:11:28 PM

Streets are flooded after a tsunami and earthquake in Kesennuma city, Miyagi Prefecture, March 11, 2011. REUTERS/YOMIURI

by Corinne Perkins3/11/2011 2:13:11 PM

Fukushima Pref. says enough water to cover fuel rods at nuke plant

by Viper3/11/2011 2:13:14 PM

Any damage reports from Honolulu? What about the rest of Hawaii?

by ZakFrey3/11/2011 2:13:17 PM

First signs of tsunami washing up on Hawaii were about half an hour ago. Live coverage from Hawaii local TV here: www.hawaiinewsnow.com

by Reuters: Mark Kolmar3/11/2011 2:16:52 PM

Hawaii has been a non-event so far.

by malthaussen3/11/2011 2:17:04 PM

A computer generated image provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) shows the projected travel times of the tsunami caused by the magnitude 8.9 earthquake which struck Japan on March 11, 2011. REUTERS/NOAA/Tsunami Warning Center/Handout

by Corinne Perkins3/11/2011 2:18:45 PM

anyone have a list of prefectures that were directly hit by the earthquake and the tsunami?

TV footage from a military plane shows a huge fire engulfing a large waterfront area in northeastern Japan. The pictures, which came from public broadcaster NHK, show blazes across large swathes of land in Kesennuma city in Miyagi prefecture, not far from Sendai. The city has a population of 74,000 people.

Stranded people wait for their train at Kawasaki station after subway and train were suspended by an earthquake in Tokyo March 11, 2011. REUTERS/YOMIURI

by Reuters_YeshaShah3/11/2011 2:59:23 PM

Japan PM and Obama to hold telephone conference on quake according to Kyodo news.

by Suzanne Urpecz3/11/2011 3:00:08 PM

People watch the aftermath of tsunami waves after an earthquake at the Kessennuma port, Miyagi Prefecture. REUTERS/YOMIURI

by Corinne Perkins3/11/2011 3:03:09 PM

Updated article on MSN concerning the nuclear emergency in Japan contains this gem, “The agency (Japan’s Nuclear Safety) said workers are currently scrambling to restore cooling water supply at the facility (the Fukushima No. 1 power plant), but that there was no prospect for an immediate success.”

“http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42025882/ns/world_news-asiapacific/

Given the statement in the downthread Reuters article indicating the plant is losing water coolant, I would say the evacuation is much more than a precaution. Unless, they restore coolant, what I know indicates the core will melt and burn. Let us prey the Japanese build robust containment buildings.

Many of you asking about the latest situation in Hawaii. Here's an update, plus information on tsunami developments in other regions and countries.

"The first signs of a tsunami washed up on the shores of Hawaii early Friday, as waves steadily rose over southern beaches on the island of Oahu. NBC reported there was no damage to U.S. Navy ships and piers from the first wave.

Lines for gasoline stretched for blocks, and people rushed to stores to stock up on emergency supplies and water. Downtown Honolulu and Waikiki were packed with motorists trying to leave for higher ground and for shelters set up by the state.

The main airports were shut down as a precaution and the Navy ordered all warships in Pearl Harbor to remain in port to support rescue missions as needed."

U.S. President Barack Obama has sent condolences to the people of Japan and says the United States stands ready to help its close ally in the wake of the earthquake.

"The friendship and alliance between our two nations is unshakable, and only strengthens our resolve to stand with the people of Japan as they overcome this tragedy," Obama said in a statement. uk.reuters.com

by Reuters_RossChainey3/11/2011 3:14:31 PM

Any update on the: "200-300 bodies found in north-east Japan's Sendai city"..??

by lufialho3/11/2011 3:14:42 PM

lifialho: Not at the moment. We'll let you know when we get more information.

by Reuters_RossChainey3/11/2011 3:15:34 PM

can you get more details about the situation in Aomori? , the tsunami waves there was expected to be about 10 meters height-

by David Manriquez3/11/2011 3:16:22 PM

What about Vancouver and the warnings? Any news on this yet?

by Awatto3/11/2011 3:18:23 PM

Awatto: "Canada issued tsunami advisories for parts of British Columbia. The government said it believed a low-level tsunami had been generated that could affect buildings on the coast or create strong currents in harbors and isolated coastal areas. Local governments were advised to immediately evacuate marinas, beaches and other areas below the normal high tide mark." - www.reuters.com

by Reuters_YeshaShah3/11/2011 3:20:02 PM

is the nuclear power plant situation under control? any risk of nuclear contamination?

by czeppelini3/11/2011 3:20:35 PM

The White House chief of staff, Bill Daley, says fears about the tsunami on Hawaii and California seem to have passed.

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